The US is considering a new law to manage its Bitcoin Strategic Reserve.

The U.S. Congress is pushing a new bill to assess the viability of the Bitcoin Strategic Reserve and the Digital Asset Strategic Reserve.

The United States will request the Treasury Department assess the feasibility of the Bitcoin strategic reserve through a new bill, called HR 5166The measure, introduced this week, seeks to have the Treasury analyze the feasibility and technical details of maintaining a sovereign reserve of Bitcoin and digital assets, following the mandate signed by President Donald Trump earlier this year.

The House Appropriations Committee endorsed the bill and established a 90-day deadline for the delivery of a full technical report by the Secretary of the TreasuryThis analysis should assess the feasibility of the Bitcoin Strategic Reserve and the Digital Asset Reserve for the United States. Furthermore, the research should address several key aspects: how to secure the custody of these digital assets, identify cyber threats, and propose an appropriate regulatory framework, in addition to fostering cooperation between the various government agencies involved.

The United States advances in sovereign adoption of Bitcoin

Representative David P. Joyce, who he presented The House bill noted that this initiative seeks to better understand Bitcoin's role as an investment and how cryptocurrencies could be integrated into the U.S. financial system. 

Joyce expressed pride in the progress of her proposal in the House Appropriations Committee, highlighting that this legislation promotes fiscal responsibility, encourages the use of new technologies, and strengthens national security for fiscal year 2026.

The report mandated by the bill will delve into the possibility of the government securely managing and controlling Bitcoin and other digital assets within its financial structure. It will analyze the legal and regulatory barriers to creating official digital reserves, the potential impact on the Treasury's Forfeiture Fund, and legal avenues for various federal agencies to contribute assets.

It will also detail how these crypto-asset holdings would be reflected in official government balance sheets, and identify the third-party providers responsible for the custody and protection of these assets.

The proposal also considers Bitcoin a strategic resource with a value comparable to that of an oil reserve, designed to strengthen the economy, preserve digital sovereignty, and expand state capacity to respond to various scenarios. Ultimately, it proposes fostering collaboration between public entities and private-sector blockchain experts.

This progress in Congress is part of a process initiated in March, following an executive order from President Donald Trump. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated that the intention is to find ways to consolidate this digital reserve without impacting the state budget. Overall, the initiative seeks to establish a clear legal framework for the public management of digital assets.

The public strategy that unites technology, security and transparency

One of the most significant aspects of the bill is the requirement for a detailed framework for the custody and security of digital assets. The Treasury must define how these assets will be protected, which entities will be authorized to handle them, and what cybersecurity protocols will be implemented. The possibility of involving external custodians adds a layer of complexity and also opens up opportunities to integrate advanced technological solutions.

From a legal perspective, the report should identify regulatory obstacles that could hinder the creation of these crypto-asset reserves, along with the reforms needed to enable their implementation. The impact on the Treasury Forfeiture Fund will also be assessed, considering that the assets come from seizures linked to financial crimes.

Interagency coordination will be another central focus of the study. The project calls for detailing the mechanisms for collaboration between various government entities, from the Treasury to the NSA, including regulatory and security agencies. This systemic approach aims to ensure that any initiative related to digital assets is aligned with national priorities regarding security, transparency, and operational efficiency. 

Several countries are exploring Bitcoin reserves 

The support that cryptocurrencies are receiving from the Trump administration has gone beyond the United States, sparking growing global interest in these digital assets. 

At present, The US government guards about 198.000 bitcoins, with a value exceeding $22.300 billion, making it the largest state holder of BTC in the world. Much of this money comes from seizures made by various federal agencies, which are now viewed not only as confiscated assets, but as strategic reserves that could be formally incorporated into public finances.

This reality has inspired other countries to explore the creation of cryptocurrency reserves, recognizing the potential of these to strengthen economic policy and diversify national reserves.

For example, Kazakhstan, driven by its President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, is seeking to integrate digital assets into an ecosystem that contributes to optimizing the performance of banking funds and the national economy. Meanwhile, the Philippines is seriously considering establishing a strategic reserve with 10.000 Bitcoins, which would mark a milestone in Asia and underscore how Bitcoin adoption can open new avenues for financial autonomy. Brazil, France, and Pakistan are also on the list of countries exploring a Bitcoin strategic reserve. 

Now, adding the current holdings of various governments, it is estimated that there are more than 526.000 bitcoins controlled by States, equivalent to around 2,5% of the total cryptocurrency in circulation. 

The United States is leading this trend, and the formalization of these reserves could change global perceptions of the role of cryptocurrencies in the global economy, positioning nations that adopt them as pioneers in digital governance and strategic asset management.